Strengthening Communities

A Blog by Suzanne McCormick, YMCA of the USA President and CEO

Through Strengthening Communities, Suzanne shares her perspectives on topics related to empowering young people, supporting families and improving individual and community health and well-being. She also explores how nonprofits can create new and stronger partnerships to help address critical social issues and create stronger, more equitable communities.

An Open Letter to Congress: Partnering for Better Futures

March 3, 2025

Suzanne McCormick

Three people in raincoats planting a tree

Giving + Trust = Greater Impact

November 26, 2024

Leadership, Suzanne McCormick

A Continuing Challenge: Workforce Gender Equity Begins with Affordable, High-Quality Child Care

March 20, 2024

Leadership, Suzanne McCormick

Kids Need to Know We Believe in Them—And Their Future

October 12, 2023

Suzanne McCormick, Emerging Leaders

Every Child Deserves the Experience of Belonging at Camp

August 8, 2023

Suzanne McCormick, Camp

About Suzanne

Suzanne McCormick is the 15th person and first woman to lead YMCA of the USA, the national resource office for the Y, a role she has held since September 2021. Learn more about Suzanne below, and follow her on LinkedIn.

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Featured Content: One Thing Congress Can Do to Help Working Families Today

In an Op-Ed for Newsweek, Suzanne urges Congress to pass supplemental child care funding to help ensure that providers like the Y have the support they need to hire and retain skilled staff and keep programs affordable and accessible for families.

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